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24 alternatives to partyDOWN

Get hookups at SXSW parties.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. partyDOWN launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Heaps▲74

   Tinder with your friends. Party in a group.

   2015 · heapsapp.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Down▲97

   The easiest way to get together with friends

   2015 · down.life · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Two to Tango▲78

   Go on dates with your friends (NY only)

   2015 · gettwototango.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Cue▲70

   Getting together with friends offline

   2014 · cue.is · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Down to Chill▲80

   See who's free. Swipe down to chill with your friends.

   2014 · downtochill.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   hire@sxsw▲56

   Find and post freelance gigs at sxsw

   2014 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Shout▲207

   Exchange Anything with the people around you

   2014 · useshout.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Weotta▲93

   Innovative Way to go chill out with friends

   2014 · weotta.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   SXSW by WillCall▲66

   Register for every SXSW party, courtesy of WillCall

   2014 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    CoupleConvos▲80

    Connect with your partner

    2015 · coupleconvos.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Wiith▲98

    Create an event and hang out with a stranger nearby

    2015 · wiithapp.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Libations▲75

    Your perfect drinking buddy

    2014 · libationsapp.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Swizzle▲93

    Tinder for cocktails

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    KickOn▲65

    Tinder for house parties and events

    2014 · kickon.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Sober▲68

    Dating app for sober people

    2015 · monitoring.bactrack.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    3nder▲142

    Tinder for threesomes

    2014 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Swag Packages▲79

    Custom merchandise packages for sxsw

    2014 · game-corner.actionflash.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    evitely▲72

    Plan fun. Together.

    2014 · evitely.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Juggle▲87

    Fun and easy way to plan get-togethers with friends

    2015 · getjuggle.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Kickback▲82

    See who's at what parties in real time

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Hitch▲111

    Play the matchmaker. Set up your friends.

    2014 · hitchapp.co · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Pure▲72

    Spontaneous hangouts for singles

    2014 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Connect▲73

    Map Your Friends

    2014 · connect.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    emble▲92

    Plan better events with your friends

    2014 · harmonymedicalacupuncture.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →